Ep 10: Uber Parents - Flexibility, Ambition & The Realities of Raising Kids with Katie and Michael Levine

Hosts Lou and Lauren welcome Katie and Michael Levine for a candid discussion on high-powered careers and modern parenthood, exploring both parents' perspectives. They honestly delve into challenges like guilt and overwhelm, the value of flexible work, and progressive parental support (like Uber's)…

Ep 9: Melinda Petrunoff: Plan Your Leave, Live Your Life – The Power of Intention for Working Parents.

Join Lou, Lauren, and Melinda Petrunoff, MD of Pinterest ANZ, as she shares her 25-year journey from the dot-com boom to leading a global tech brand. Mel candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of raising three boys (including twins!) while navigating a high-flying career. She'll delve into …

Ep 8: "Go Easy On Yourself" - Bel Harper on the Realities of Parenting Teenagers, Industry Change, and Finding Your Village.

Join Lou, Lauren, and Bel Harper, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at oOh!media, as she shares her journey to influential leadership. Bel opens up about how motherhood became a pivotal moment, shaping her career path and leadership philosophy. She discusses breaking norms with part-time work and…

Ep 7: The Pat Crowley Way: Trust, Vulnerability, and the Unstoppable Power of Family.

Join Lou, Lauren and Pat Crowley (General Manager, Marketing, Paid and Owned Media, CBA) as he shares his raw and inspiring story.  With over 30 years in media and advertising, Pat opens up about his journey into fatherhood, admitting that he had to learn to be a father, having lacked a male role t…

Ep 6: Georgie Nichols: When Family Comes First - Fighting for What's Right in Your Career

Georgie Nichols (Chief Revenue Officer, Mamamia) shares her 30-year journey in media & marketing, advocating for parents while challenging the notion that "balance is bullshit." She recounts her fight against pregnancy discrimination early in her career and the profound impact of her daughter's hea…

Ep 5: "Having It All is Not Doing It All": Aimee Buchanan on Crafting a Career and Family Life on Her Own Terms.

Join Lou, Lauren, and WPP Media CEO ANZ Aimee Buchanan as she shares her journey from media assistant to industry leader. Aimee candidly opens up about returning to work after her first child, the self-doubt, and the pivotal "Emma moment" that changed her perspective. Discover how her early life ex…

Ep 4: Whose Meeting is More Important? Ricky Chanana on the Mental Load and the Quest for Visible Fatherhood.

Join Lou, Lauren and guest Ricky Chanana (Director of Sales, PubMatic Australia and NZ) as he bravely shares his deeply personal journey from an "invisible" work-driven dad to consciously "visible" after a pivotal family event. He candidly discusses the mental load of parenting, his 'two H's' in co…

Ep 3: "If It's Not Okay, It's Not The End": Kate Smaile's Story of Resilience, Loss, and Becoming a Better Leader

Kate Smailes (Managing Partner, Havas Blvd & Chief Client Officer) takes us on her deeply personal IVF journey, sharing the raw reality of six pregnancies, multiple miscarriages, and finally welcoming twin girls. She reveals how Havas has transformed their HR policies, introducing miscarriage and f…

Ep 2: Boundaries, Not Barriers: And Always Running Your Own Race with Pia Coyle

Join Pia Coyle, MD at PHD Sydney & mum of three in a blended family, as she tackles media's relentless pace and the art of "boundaries, not barriers." With 23 years experience, Pia candidly shares how parenthood transformed her into a principled leader, advocating for flexibility and designing role…

Ep 1: Willie Pang: "Dad, You're Not Listening" - The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything

Join Lauren and Lou as they sit down with Willie Pang (Country Manager, Amazon Ads) for a candid conversation about balancing a high-pressure career with fatherhood. Willie shares how his incredible career journey, including a weekly commute from Sydney to San Francisco with a newborn at home, pro…